There's a good reason most people are paid by the hour. Time is money. We've found that the less money we need, the more time we have for the important things in life. Simplicity and self-reliance shape our lives.

Friday, June 27, 2008

How to dispose of a roach

1. Scream. 2. Scoop up and lock curious toddler who discovered the roach in the bedroom.3. Take several deep breaths and pray the two-inch long creature doesn't move. 4. Get a measuring cup (it's used as a bathtime toy) from the bathtub.5. Lower the cup over the roach. Try not to scream.6. Go get packing tape and scissors.7. Tape the measuring cup to the carpet using at least 10 pieces of tape. (No chance that little bugger is getting out. 8. Wait until your husband comes home.

By the way, neither six hours taped under a measuring cup nor the first flush down the toilet killed this roach. I just pray he doesn't have friends.